The dawdlers a ways behind – induced by LuLu who has to stop every few feet to see if she picks up on her boyfriend’s “scent”.

Happy little guy who loves hearing birdies cheep! And Lulu who is clearly out of shape… needing to take a rest only after walking 5 minutes.

Inspecting flowers in hopes of spotting a bug…

Oooh! A pillow for my ladybug (that we have yet to find).

Spotting the tiniest of birdhouses made by the tiniest of hands. If I were a bird, I’d choose this house based on the glitter alone.

Taking time to stop and smell the flowers at a hot spot for spotting fuzzy bumble bees! We didn’t see any bees; but we did find a ladybug! More like, Gage spotted it and I tried to catch it as it flew away. Desperately looking around for another one, something miraculous happened… one literally landed right into my hand!

Once back home, we inspected our finds (especially the ladybug). Although, Beckam was more keen on tumbling the cage and seeing the flowers roll. Poor little ladybug – I’m sure she was dizzy, to say the least.

Baby wasn’t too keen on Gage taking his turn. Sharing – that thing hopefully they’ll learn in a year or two…

Time to set our sweet little ladybug free! Thank you for making two little boys very happy and for reminding us that even the tiniest things can bring great joy!

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This post is part of Polarn O. Pyret’s “Everyday a Play Day” initiative that’s been happening all this week. It’s an effort to get outdoors with your children and play (regardless the weather). There’s still time today and tomorrow to participate. You can find out more details HERE. Thank you, PO.P for inviting us!

I love, love, love your blog and follow it daily. Your children are soooo precious and will adore that you have chronicled their childhood in this way…if they don’t, I know their future wives will. I assume you know that ladybugs are good luck? Too cool that you were looking for one and one landed on your hand!

You live on the cutest street and have the most beautiful little family. Do you plan on having more children? If so I can’t wait for you to have a little girl. She would be so precious and probably the stylish little girl ever! What stores do you shop for your boys at?